@Beth1107  This is a common issue when creating a new company with the 'New Company' option under File. Luckily, there is an easy workaround.

The issue is when it first asks you to login with your Intuit ID. Tell it you will do it later, doesn't matter if it's 2 or 7 days.

Then, you will be able to fill in the e-mail address field and create your new company file.